Low-disturbance manure application (LDMA) can increase corn yield without harming cover crops or causing soil erosion. Different manure application methods were compared, and sweep injection resulted in the highest corn yield, similar to using high levels of fertilizer. LDMA also preserved more crop residue and improved soil quality compared to traditional methods. Overall, LDMA with injection saved more nitrogen, caused less damage to cover crops, and had similar yields to using fertilizer, while enhancing soil stability and carbon content.